This is my favorite meal. Last year I got a Caprese birthday “cake”. This week we’re highlighting appetizers and this one is a classic. Delicious and nutritious. Even better with heirloom tomatoes.
Heirloom Tomato Basil Mozzarella Caprese Salad
Ingredients
- Heirloom Tomatoes sliced
- Fresh basil chopped (not bruised)
- Fresh mozzarella cheese Sliced
- Extra-virgin olive oil Drizzled
- Balsamic wine vinegar
- Sea salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- Sprouts or microgreens
Instructions
- Assemble the salad with slices of tomatoes, basil leaves, and mozzarella slices.
- Sprinkle extra virgin olive oil over the salad.
- Add a dash of vinegar and a very light sprinkling of salt and pepper.
- Add sprouts or microgreens as garnish.
- For a completely different flavor, you can substitute the mozzarella with thin slices of Parmesan.